Arakoon National Park VKFF-0578

After activating Gollawah National Park drove North back to Crescent Head, then North on some scenic drives past Hat Head National Park to Arakoon National Park, near the town of South West Rocks. I had spotted an interesting fire trail into the park called "Fishos Trail", off Phillip Drive, however when I got there found a locked gate...

No matter, meant I could carry the radio gear beyond the gate and operate on the road, without worrying about traffic. Set up the table as squid pole support and ran dipole legs out to a couple of trees. Looking back to the gate.

Looking up the road

Operating spot. Map from Protected Planet

Shack on the table. A very relaxing spot with bird calls, including Kookaburras.

Got on 40 m and spotted myself easily, phone coverage good. Worked the following

VK3PF
VK2VW
VK5LA
VK3SQ
VK4RF VK4HA
ZL1TM
VK4TJ VK4/AC8WN VK4/VE6XT
VK2YE
VK4TI
VK4GSF

A park to park with Gerard VK2IO/8 in VKFF-2558 Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve

VK5BJE

Tried 20 m, Got VK5BJE again, a bit stronger and easier to copy as there was storm static on 40 m

Worked VK2IO/8 again in VKFF-2558 Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve

VK3SQ
VK2LEE
VK5PAS
VK5IS

Packed up and headed for Coffs Harbour.